# Wales Site, United States: what it is and when to go > Wales Site is an archeological site on the Cape Prince of Wales, near Wales, Alaska in United States. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 21 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 24. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/kurigitavik-mound/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Archeological site on the Cape Prince of Wales, near Wales, Alaska · History - **Where:** United States - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** SFO San Francisco, 4,437 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 65.60765, -168.08498 ## What it is and where Wales Site is an archeological site on the Cape Prince of Wales, near Wales, Alaska in United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Its coordinates are 65.60765, -168.08498; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 4,437 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=65.607653%2C-168.084985) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=65.607653%2C-168.084985) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Wales Site is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 4 h 07 | | February | Possible | 7 h 49 | | March | Best time | 11 h 10 | | April | Best time | 14 h 52 | | May | Best time | 18 h 29 | | June | Best time | 21 h 34 | | July | Best time | 20 h 03 | | August | Best time | 16 h 22 | | September | Best time | 12 h 39 | | October | Best time | 9 h 05 | | November | Possible | 5 h 20 | | December | Possible | 2 h 24 | In June there are 21 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 24. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Nuluk Shelter Cabin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nuluk-shelter-cabin/): Hiking · 67 km - [Ear Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ears-peak/): Mountain in Alaska · 92 km - [Ear Mountain Shelter Cabin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ear-mountain-shelter-cabin/): Hiking · 97 km - [Shishmaref Inlet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/shishmaref-inlet/): Body of water · 122 km - [Bering Land Bridge National Preserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bering-land-bridge-national-preserve/): National park unit in Alaska, United States · 139 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: History - [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay - [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States - [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents - [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States - [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Wales Site? It is an archeological site on the Cape Prince of Wales, near Wales, Alaska in United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Wales Site? March to October. In June there are 21 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 24. ### How do you get to Wales Site? The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 4,437 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=65.607653%2C-168.084985) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Nuluk Shelter Cabin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nuluk-shelter-cabin/), [Ear Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ears-peak/), [Ear Mountain Shelter Cabin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ear-mountain-shelter-cabin/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1088090983), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7961788), CC0. More about Wales Site on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wales_Site). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).